debt consolidation
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of debt consolidation
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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However, it added that there is “no debt consolidation plan in sight” as annual gaps between spending and revenues are set to range between 7% and 8% of GDP.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026
“Personal loans can make sense for structured debt consolidation or a short-term need with a clear payoff plan,” Um said.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 26, 2026
“SoFi marketing shifts from debt consolidation to smart upfront financing.”
From Barron's ● Jan. 12, 2026
“We find a substantial increase in bankruptcy rates, debt collections, debt consolidation loans, and auto loan delinquencies” in those states, they wrote, consonant with an increase in excessive debt among players.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2024
If you can’t find a lower APR rate with a balance transfer, look for a debt consolidation loan through a lender like SoFi.
From Slate ● Feb. 5, 2024
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